Orla
Orla first appears in US records in 1892. It peaked in 2024, when 71 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 70.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Orla popular?
Near its peak Orla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 357 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 273 | |
| 2000s | 179 | |
| 1990s | 56 | |
| 1960s | 16 | |
| 1950s | 20 | |
| 1940s | 26 | |
| 1930s | 59 | |
| 1920s | 120 | |
| 1910s | 71 | |
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1890s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Orla mean?
Anglicised from Irish Orlaith/Órlaith, combining 'ór' (gold) with 'flaith' (princess, sovereign) — literally 'golden princess'. The 'ór' element is a genuine word for gold.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orla mean?
Orla means golden princess. Anglicised from Irish Orlaith/Órlaith, combining 'ór' (gold) with 'flaith' (princess, sovereign) — literally 'golden princess'. The 'ór' element is a genuine word for gold.
What is the origin of the name Orla?
Orla is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Orla?
Orla is pronounced “OR-lah.”
Is Orla a boy or a girl name?
Orla is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Orla a popular name right now?
Orla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Orla?
In 2025, Orla ranked #2532 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Orla most popular?
Orla was most popular in 2024, when about 71 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Orla?
Names similar to Orla include Morrigan, Niamh, Aisling, Fiadh, Nuala.
What names go well with Orla?
irish names that pair well with Orla include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.